X-Men Saga #17
In "La mort de Phénix ! Chapitre 1," the X-Men are brought to Lilandra’s base as the Imperial Guard prepares to execute Jean Grey for the destruction of a star system. With Xavier demanding a trial by combat and the fate of the Phoenix Force hanging in the balance, the battle erupts on the Blue Area of the Moon. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this pivotal chapter unfolds with emotional weight and high stakes—cover by Byrne and Austin.
In "La mort de Phénix ! Chapitre 1," the X-Men find themselves caught between loyalty and destiny as Lilandra brings them to her base to face judgment for Jean Grey’s actions. With the Phoenix Force seemingly purged but still feared, Professor X demands a trial by combat, leading to a clash between the X-Men and the Imperial Guard on the Blue Area of the Moon. As the battle rages, the dark echo of the Phoenix stirs once more, forcing Jean to make a choice that will define her legacy.
In "Elégie," the weight of memory hangs heavy as Cyclops delivers a poignant, sweeping reflection on the X-Men’s first 137 issues during Jean Grey’s funeral, weaving together legacy, loss, and the enduring bonds of the team. With the echoes of the past resonating through cameos from the X-Men’s history and the quiet presence of those still standing, the moment marks a turning point—Cyclops departs, and Kitty Pryde steps forward, carrying the quiet promise of what comes next.
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↩ Reprints Phoenix #1 (1984), Classic X-Men #44 (1990)
Reprinted in Spécial Strange #93 (1994), Strange Spécial Origines #295 hors série (1994), Titans #186 (1994)
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